ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 
The ease of cultivation and the quickly effective results 
obtained from Annuals make them indispensable, as they 
are adaptable to an almost endless variety of arrangement. 
Even in perennial borders, beds and rock gardens, annuals 
are very essential to bridge the span between periods of 
bloom of the perennials and to give desired color effects 
which are possible only with annuals. Many varieties can 
be started indoors early and transplanted giving continuous 
bloom from early summer until frost. Some sorts are very 
easily grown in late summer to produce plants for the sun- 
parlor or conservatory where they will blossom during the 
winter. 
Annuals bloom more profusely than biennials or peren- 
nials because it is not necessary for them to store up food 
or build root systems for succeeding years; their business 
being to produce flowers and seeds abundantly the first 
POTTED PLANTS 
50c to $1.00 per doz. according to 
variety and size. 
Potted plants in the following varieties 
are carried in stock at our store 
after May 10th. 
Ageratum Pansy 
Alyssum Petunia 
Aster Phlox 
Calendula Scarlet Sage 
Coleus Snapdragon 
Coreopsis Stock 
Dianthus Summer Poinsettia 
Geranium Verbena 
Heliotrope Vinca 
Lantana Wallflower 
Lobelia Zinnia 
MARIGOLD. Crown of Gold. 
CALENDULA. Orange Shaggy. 
year. 
bloom freely. 
For Variety, Color, Fragrance, Economy Sow Annuals. 
AGERATUM 
*Splendid for bedding or pot culture, covered from June 
until frost with a mass of very attractive flowers of a 
tufted appearance. Very effective when contrasted with 
geraniums. Large-flowered White, Blue or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 70c. Dwarf Varieties. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c. 
AGROSTEMMA—Rose of Heaven 
COELI-ROSEA. A very showy old time favorite greatly 
admired; excellent cut flowers, grows 12 to 15 inches; blooms 
early. Color bright rose pink. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
ALYSSUM 
*Sweet Alyssum. Little Gem. Very popular border flower, 
coming into bloom six weeks after planting seed and requir- 
ing the least attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf, 
its white flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed 
or border. Height 4 inches. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c. 
PROCUMBENS (Carpet of Snow)—Extra dwarf, very dense. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 40c. 
Crego Aster 
For this reason it is advisable to cut the flowers 
before going to seed so that the plants will continue to 
CORNFLOWER. New Jubilee Gem 
(Blue). 
COSMOS. Sensation (Mixed Colors). 
GAILLARDIA. Indian Chief, annual 
(Red). 
ZINNIA. Double Mexican, Haageana 
(Mixed). 
(No plants mailed or shipped.) 
ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON 
This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is 
now one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an 
annual. The long showy spikes of curiously-shaped tubular 
flowers with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are 
fragrant as well as brilliantly-colored. They are very desir- 
able for cutting as the blooms are borne well above the dark 
glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time. 
RUSTPROOF TALL MIXED, pkt., 10c; %4 o0z., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
RUSTPROOF SEMI-DWARFED MIXED, pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c. 
SEPARATE COLORS: White; Appleblossom, (pink and 
White); Defiance (Scarlet); Fascination (deep flesh pink); 
Wallflower (Yellow Bronze); Luteum (Canary Yellow). 
Giant Type, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c. 
ASTERS 
Very popular because of their beauty and ease of culture. 
The varieties listed represent the finest Asters of the early, 
midseason and late types and will give a profusion of bloom 
from July to late October. Asters require good rich soil 
and during the growing period should be well supplied with 
water. 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers measure from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter are half double and exhibit all the grace 
and beauty of the single Aster. The golden yellow ground 
tone of the quilled petals contrasts wonderfully with the 
outer petals. Forms a loosely curled circle which makes the 
flowers pleasing to the eye, fine for cutting. Mixed, pkt., 
10c; % oz., 75c. 
ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) 
CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam- 
eter borne on very long stems. Plants are of strong branch- 
ing growth, 2 to 2% feet high. Separate colors, pkt., 10c; 
¥% oz., 25c. Mixed, pkt., 10c; %& oz., 20c. 
EARLY GIANT LIGHT BLUE. A. A. Winner, 3 ft. 
plants, 5 inch flowers. Pkt., 25c; 4 oz., 75c. 
LATE BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct va- 
riety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants 
grow 1% feet in height and width and the large full petaled 
blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes into 
flower ten days later than other asters. Separate colors, 
pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. Mixture, pkt., 10c; 4% oz. 20c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Mixed, pkt., 10c; 
branching 
16 oz., 60c. 
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 
Superior Seeds 
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 43 
